Our Deepest Fear
By Marianne Williamson Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we...
The Journey by Mary Oliver
Leaving the self-critical voice behind and choosing kindness. Enjoy this poem by the late Mary...
More than 1500 studies now show that being self-compassionate, rather than self-critical, is more...
The Word by Tony Hoagland
Down near the bottom of the crossed-out list of things you have to do today, between “green...
Compassion by Miller Williams
HAVE COMPASSION FOR EVERYONE YOU MEET EVEN IF THEY DON'T WANT IT WHAT APPEARS BAD MANNERS, AN ILL...
The Summer Day – Mary Oliver
Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This...
Breathing Practice
Tonglen Meditation
The Exercise That Could End Your Suffering
A Simple Breathing Practice
When we are agitated, stressed, irritated, frustrated or angry, this breathing practice can help...
The Pain of Feeling Disconnected from Others
It's a bad feeling and sometimes difficult to bear. That 'pain of disconnection' that can arise...
Where the Spirit Meets the Bone
Compassion by Miller Williams Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don't want it....
And what does it mean to be real?
Kindness
Self-Compassion for Men
Want to be happier? Stay in the moment.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_killingsworth_want_to_be_happier_stay_in_the_moment?language=en
The Guest House by Rumi
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness,...
Mindful Self-Compassion Training
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an evidence-based, 8-week, training program designed to...
A Reflection on Teaching
As I move into the fall season and prepare to teach another Mindful Self-Compassion program, I...
Self-Compassion isn’t always Soft and Cuddly
Some of us care tend to care for ourselves when things get touch by getting more comfortable,...
Introduction to Meditation
If you are curious about how mindfulness and wanting to add this important dimension to your self-care, join us at The Centre for Compassion Inspired Health for an introduction to meditation class.
Fall 2018 Programs
Nutrition Basics for Athletes
Nutrition Basics for Sports Nutrition This podcast offered by renowned sports nutritionist Nancy...
New Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher
Kristy is a new family doctor in Nanaimo with a strengths based, wellness oriented, trauma...
How are you doing? What do you need?
Checking in' is a simple mindfulness practice that can help us start to cultivate a kind and...
Aimless Love by Billy Collins
This morning as I walked along the lakeshore, I fell in love with a wren and later in the day with...
Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the...
The Watchmaker
https://aeon.co/videos/finding-chaos-and-precision-in-all-things-a-philosophy-of-watchmaking
Mindful Self-Compassion for Health Professionals
MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION CORE SKILLS TRAINING for HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Saturday May 12th, 2018 9:30...
Grief, loss and mourning
Grief is everything we think and feel after losing someone or something we love and cherish....